Finding Larend: Your Guide to Salvage Contracts in Horizon Forbidden West
Larend is your go-to Salvage Contractor early in Horizon Forbidden West. You can find him at his camp just west of Barren Light. However, you’ll first need to complete The Embassy main quest and speak with Keruf before Larend will offer you Salvage Contracts.
Meeting Larend and Starting Salvage Contracts
How to Unlock Larend’s Quests
To initiate Larend’s Salvage Contracts, follow these steps:
- Finish The Embassy main quest. This unlocks a larger portion of the map.
- Head west of Barren Light. You’ll drop down from a cliff, and there’s a camp nearby.
- Find Keruf at the camp. Interacting with him will introduce you to Larend.
The Importance of Salvage Contracts
Salvage Contracts are valuable side quests that provide crucial resources and experience early in the game. Completing them is also necessary for obtaining the highly sought-after Oseram Artificer armor. Larend’s contracts are a great starting point for understanding how these contracts work and acquiring essential machine parts.
Larend’s Contracts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Larend’s initial request involves gathering Alarm Antennas from Scroungers. This first contract serves as an introduction to the mechanics of Salvage Contracts.
Alarm Antennas
The Scrounger site is located southeast of Barren Light. Here’s how to complete the contract:
- Travel to the designated location.
- Defeat the Scroungers.
- Detach three Alarm Antennas from the Scroungers. Remember to use tear damage to ensure the parts detach successfully.
- Return to Larend to complete the contract.
Subsequent Contracts
After completing the Alarm Antennas contract, Larend will offer additional Salvage Contracts. These will involve finding specific machine parts and venturing into different areas of the map. Consult your quest log for specific instructions and locations for each contract.
Larend and Horizon Forbidden West: The Bigger Picture
Larend isn’t just a vendor; he represents a core mechanic of Horizon Forbidden West: the importance of resource gathering and crafting. Understanding the Salvage Contracts early on will significantly enhance your ability to acquire valuable resources and upgrade your equipment. These resources provide vital advantages in battle.
Frequently Asked Questions About Larend and Salvage Contracts
1. What rewards do I get for completing Larend’s contracts?
Completing Larend’s contracts rewards you with experience, metal shards, and resource caches that contain valuable machine parts. These parts are essential for crafting upgrades to your weapons, armor, and pouches. Completing all Salvage Contracts are also necessary to obtain the Oseram Artificer armor.
2. How many Salvage Contractors are there in Horizon Forbidden West?
There are four Salvage Contractors in Horizon Forbidden West, with a total of 17 Contracts spread among them. Larend is the first you’ll encounter.
3. What is the Oseram Artificer armor and how do I get it?
The Oseram Artificer is a Legendary armor set obtainable by completing all Salvage Contracts in the game. It’s a warrior-type armor, focusing on enhancing Power Attacks, Resonator-related abilities, and Valor Surges.
4. Where can I find Keruf?
Keruf is found at the same camp as Larend, west of Barren Light, after completing The Embassy main quest. He will be waiting for you there.
5. What is the best early-game armor before I get Oseram Artificer?
The Nora Sentinel armor, found in Barren Light, is a great early-game choice. It provides good resistances and buffs to Aloy’s concentration and stamina.
6. Where can I find more challenging machines, like the Dreadwing?
Dreadwings can be found northeast of Latopolis (southwest of Plainsong) and in the mountains west of Memorial Grove. The latter location often spawns an Apex Dreadwing, offering even greater rewards.
7. What is the best armor for projectile defense?
The Oseram Arrowbreaker Heavy armor offers the best projectile defense early in the game. This armor provides strong protection against arrows and other ranged attacks, which is vital for surviving intense battles.
8. Where can I find Shellsnappers?
Shellsnappers can be found east of Scalding Spear (northeast of Rebel Outpost: Dry Yearn) and southwest of Camp Nowhere (northeast of Rebel Outpost: Stillsands North).
9. What are Valor Surges, and how do they relate to armor?
Valor Surges are powerful special abilities that Aloy can use in combat once her Valor gauge is full. Certain armor sets, like the Oseram Artificer, enhance the effectiveness of specific Valor Surges. They can be enhanced by skills in the Skill Tree
10. What should I do if I’m having trouble finding a specific machine part?
Consult the Machine Catalogue in your notebook. It provides information on machine locations and the best methods for detaching specific parts. Also, use your Focus to highlight detachable components during combat.
11. Can I purchase machine parts instead of hunting machines?
While most machine parts must be acquired through hunting, some rare resources, like the Dreadwing Metal Fang, can be purchased from vendors like Untalla in the Memorial Grove.
12. What happens if I don’t fulfill a Salvage Contract?
There are no negative consequences for failing to complete a Salvage Contract, but you won’t receive the rewards until you successfully finish the contract.
13. How do I increase my carrying capacity for resources?
Crafting Pouch upgrades is essential for increasing your carrying capacity for resources. Visit a Workbench to craft these upgrades using animal hides and machine parts.
14. Where can I find Runda?
Runda is a Salvager you meet at the Oseram Salvage Camp in The Stillsands, west of Hidden Ember. She will need your help collecting lost items.
15. What is tear damage, and why is it important?
Tear damage is a damage type that focuses on detaching components from machines rather than dealing direct health damage. Using weapons and ammo with high tear damage is crucial for acquiring specific machine parts needed for crafting and upgrades.
Understanding these concepts and using Larend’s early Salvage Contracts will provide a strong foundation for success in Horizon Forbidden West. Remember to explore, experiment with different weapons and armor, and most importantly, enjoy the journey!
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